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Trip Overview
Experience Tanzania’s greatest wildlife spectacles on this unforgettable 7-day safari through Lake Manyara, Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, and Tarangire National Parks. Your adventure begins in Arusha before venturing to Lake Manyara’s famous tree-climbing lions and flamingo-lined shores. Spend two full days exploring the endless Serengeti plains, home to the Big Five and the Great Migration (seasonal). Descend into the wildlife-rich Ngorongoro Crater, often called “Africa’s Eden,” then conclude among Tarangire’s massive elephant herds and ancient baobabs. With comfortable lodge accommodations, expert guides, and all meals included, this complete safari package offers seamless wildlife viewing from start to finish.
Itineraries
Day 1
Arrival at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) & Overnight in Arusha
Arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), where you will be greeted by your driver-guide. Transfer to your hotel in Arusha for check-in and relaxation. Enjoy a leisurely evening, perhaps explore the local area or relax at your accommodation. Dinner and overnight in Arusha.
Day 2
Drive to Serengeti National Park
- After an early breakfast, depart for Serengeti National Park, a journey of approximately 5-6 hours, depending on road conditions.
- Enjoy the scenic drive as you pass through picturesque landscapes and local villages.
- On arrival in Serengeti, begin your first game drive, exploring the stunning plains and spotting wildlife such as elephants, giraffes, lions, and more.
- Check-in to your lodge or tented camp inside Serengeti.
- Dinner and overnight at your accommodation in Serengeti.
Day 3
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
- After an early breakfast, enjoy a full-day game drive in Serengeti National Park.
- Explore different regions of the park, including the famous Seronera area, known for its high concentration of wildlife.
- Witness the Big Five (lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and rhinos) along with other species such as cheetahs, giraffes, zebras, and wildebeests.
- Enjoy a packed lunch during the game drive or return to your lodge for a midday rest.
- Continue exploring Serengeti’s vast landscapes and rich wildlife in the afternoon.
- Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
- Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 4
Full-Day Game Drive in Serengeti National Park
- After breakfast, embark on another full-day game drive in Serengeti.
- Discover new areas of the park, observing wildlife and bird species in different habitats, from the grasslands to riverine forests.
- Keep an eye out for the annual wildebeest migration (depending on the season), which is one of the most spectacular wildlife events in the world.
- Enjoy a packed lunch in the park or return to your accommodation.
- In the afternoon, continue your game drive, taking in the beauty and vastness of Serengeti.
- Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight.
- Overnight in Serengeti.
Day 5
Ngorongoro Crater & Overnight in Karatu
- After an early breakfast, depart from Serengeti and head towards Ngorongoro Crater, a journey of about 3-4 hours.
- Upon arrival at the crater, descend into the world-famous Ngorongoro Crater for a game drive.
- Explore the lush, wildlife-rich crater floor, where you may spot lions, elephants, buffaloes, rhinos, and other amazing animals.
- Enjoy a packed lunch or picnic in the crater.
- After your game drive, ascend from the crater and proceed to Karatu for your overnight stay.
- Check-in to your lodge in Karatu and relax.
- Dinner and overnight in Karatu.
Day 6
Game Drive in Tarangire National Park & Overnight in Arusha Tanzania
- After breakfast, drive to Tarangire National Park, a 2-hour journey from Karatu.
- On arrival, embark on a game drive through Tarangire, known for its large elephant herds and iconic baobab trees.
- Explore the park's diverse landscapes, which include swamps, savannahs, and woodlands, and spot animals like giraffes, zebras, and lions.
- Enjoy a picnic lunch in the park or return to your accommodation.
- Continue the afternoon game drive, taking in the beauty and tranquility of Tarangire.
- Check-in to your accommodation in Arusha.
- Dinner and overnight in Arusha.
Day 7
Departure
After breakfast, depending on your flight time, enjoy a morning game drive in Tarangire or a relaxing morning at your lodge.
Transfer back to Arusha or directly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) for your departure to your next destination.
- All park entrance fees
- Accommodations (lodge or camp)
- All meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Expert driver-guide
- 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof for game viewing
- Water during game drives
- Transfers to and from Kilimanjaro International Airport
- All game drives in Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and Tarangire
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Alcoholic drinks and personal items
- Tips for guides and lodge staff
- Any additional activities outside the planned itinerary (e.g., hot air balloon ride in Serengeti)
